Intersections are designed to help prevent traffic jams and encourage the flow of traffic. They also make it so drivers can more easily get where they are going. Sadly, some intersections are very poorly designed, causing them to confuse motorists instead of aiding them. This is particularly common in intersections that have designated turn lanes. …
When you understand current trends in the field of construction concerning on-the-job safety measures, it will help you better grasp the context in which a construction accident claim can be pursued by an injured party. Awareness of this context is crucial if you or a worker has been harmed in an accident that took place …
If you are a motorist in the state of Utah, you may soon be experiencing some changes on the local roadways. Starting on May 14th, motorcyclists will now be able to “filter” to the front of traffic at stops on major roads in the state. This is the date that the latest traffic regulation in …
When attempting to regain monetary compensation following an auto accident in Salt Lake City, or anywhere in Utah for that matter, it is often not as easy as other cities in the United States. There are two particular car crash laws in Utah that may stop you from being able to regain lost compensation caused …
After you have found and hired a lawyer to represent you, you may wonder what to do next. We are going to discuss what you should do to effectively work with your Utah personal injury lawyer on your case. Your Primary Considerations While your personal injury case moves on, there will likely be some questions …
There are apparent reasons why semi-truck accidents are very dangerous. Due to the large size of commercial vehicles and their sheer weight, the occupants of smaller passenger cars are very vulnerable to be injured or killed in semi-truck crashes. However, simply because truck drivers handle better in crashes with smaller cars does not mean they …
When you decide to text and drive while behind the wheel of a car, you increase the chances of being involved in a car crash by around 23 percent. When you consider that 8 trillion text messages were sent in 2011, with numbers increasing every year with greater cell phone use, it can be assumed …
Speeding puts everyone else on the road in danger. Statistics from 2017 show that speeding was responsible for the deaths of 9,717 people and accounted for over a quarter (26 percent) of all roadside deaths that year. There are many frustrations in the modern world due to busy schedules and tight deadlines, but speed limits …
A published study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has stated that younger drivers, ages 19 to 24 years old, are likely to partake in risky driving habits. Younger drivers have less experience behind the wheel of a car, and they often feel as if they already have it down. However, driving is …
Roadways in Salt Lake City are often flooded with local traffic and out of town visitors. Accidents are likely to happen when drivers are distracted on the road, speed through traffic, or drive recklessly. Car crashes are already scary situations. They are made worse when one or more drivers are driving their vehicle while impaired. …
Get Medical Attention Your own health and safety is always priority after being involved in a serious accident, and a dog bite attack is no different. You should always take care of this before any other matters, especially if you sustained any kind of injuries. You should always pursue medical help immediately if necessary, and …
Ridesharing and Increasing Accident Rates The increasing popularity of companies like Lyft and Uber create more opportunities for people to get where they want to go, in a way that is faster and more convenient than ever before. People are using these services more than ever, which is creating new developments in the legal world. …
The Causes of Motorcycle Crashes The skilled motorcycle accident attorneys at Siegfried & Jensen are proud to offer services to those who have sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident. In comparison to someone riding in a car or larger vehicle, motorcycle operators are 8 times more likely to be injured as the result of a …
Like all things, there are changing trends in the world of personal injury claims that cannot go unnoticed. These are largely due to changes in how people communicate, interact, and travel. There are certain trends that have become very prominent in the field of personal injury cases, and they have not gone unnoticed here at …
Teaching a young teen how to drive can be a very difficult time, especially for the parents. It is important that all new drivers adhere to correct and safe habits while driving. The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that teen drivers who are newly learning to operate a vehicle are twice as likely …
